J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a student-centered, two-year public institution of higher education offering certificate and associate degree programs, as well as specialized training for business and industry. Additionally, the college seeks to satisfy the diverse needs and academic pursuits of the community by offering adult education and transitional studies, noncredit short-term courses, college/university transfer, and continuing education courses that provide the citizens of North Alabama with flexible and innovative, academic, career and technical education at a reasonable cost. Approved by the Alabama State Board Education - March 24, 2011